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The American Question

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Eight years in the making, the film shares personal stories from diverse Americans in swing state communities in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and analysis from leading political scientists and historians. The American Question uncovers how economic shifts like globalization and the atrophy of local communities have fragmented the national identity.

Critics Reviews

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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 12/04/2024
4/5
...anyone feeling disenfranchised by recent events in Nov 2024 should consider James Kicklighter’s documentary The American Question, not least because it’s free of hysteria and gaslighting, and attempts to understands all sides of a political argument… Go to Full Review
Shikhar Verma High on Films 11/29/2024
2.5/5
[The American Question] knows that these differences between opinions, as history would have it, find a reset, and for America or for any other country in the world, the reset will happen sooner than later. Go to Full Review
Justin Bower Loud and Clear Reviews 11/27/2024
4/5
Within the 90-minute documentary, viewers get a history lesson of a brief, yet monumental decade. Go to Full Review
Jonathan W. Hickman The Newnan Times-Herald 11/13/2024
8/10
“The American Question” is a revealing conversation about the polarization and conflicting views that have gripped the nation, especially in light of the recent election results. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 11/08/2024
B
Explores America as a divided country. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat 10/31/2024
8.5/10
Ultimately, The American Question asks us to fight our confirmation bias and cultural narratives from news and media. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Mike S 12/23/2024 James Kicklighter is a great director, and continues to prove his range with each new film. Under his direction, The American Question hits hard, efficiently and effectively. See more Gerard T 12/19/2024 Guy Seemann has been practicing active listening and searching for practical solutions to universal social issues for over 20 years. The American Question rightly identifies how the political divide in America and the heightened anxiety that comes with it leads to the untethering of personal bonds and community. I have experienced this personally to a degree as well. This documentary has reminded me to hold on to life-long friendships even if we subscribe to different political philosophies and has guided me how to rekindle friendships that have cooled in part to politics. Being born after The Vietnam War, the past few years have been the most politically charged I have ever lived. The American Question outlines why we feel more politically divided, but, having watched the movie, I am more inspired to believe that we, American and global citizens alike, have far more that unites us than divides us and that we can work with each other, for each other. See more Chaya H 11/24/2024 Illuminating. Provides a path to understanding and moving forward. See more Ellis W 11/24/2024 This movie was dope and I learned a lot. Guy Seeman you my dawg! See more Yoela P 11/23/2024 American Question is a powerful documentary that explores the deepening political divide in the U.S. and the hostility it has created. Through interviews with people from all political backgrounds, the film shows that, despite our differences, we share common values and concerns. It highlights how media and political rhetoric have fueled divisions, but also offers a hopeful message: unity is key to moving the nation forward. Rather than offering easy solutions, the documentary urges viewers to engage in more meaningful dialogue and to focus on what unites us. In a time of increasing polarization, American Question is a timely and thought-provoking reminder that empathy, understanding, and collective effort are the paths to healing and progress. It’s a must-watch for anyone seeking to bridge the political divide and build a more unified America. See more Marty B 11/22/2024 A well thought-out, unbiased, provocative and heartfelt view of our political division's history, impact, and thoughts on repair. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eight years in the making, the film shares personal stories from diverse Americans in swing state communities in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and analysis from leading political scientists and historians. The American Question uncovers how economic shifts like globalization and the atrophy of local communities have fragmented the national identity.
Director
James Kicklighter
Producer
Guy Seemann, James Kicklighter
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 29, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m